Annotated Bibliography on Digital Storytelling in Preschool

Annotated Bibliography on Digital Storytelling in Preschool

 I picked Digital storytelling for my research project. Digital storytelling is a great way to help preschoolers build early literacy skills. When kids create and share their own stories, they practice important skills like narrating, using new words, and understanding stories. It helps them learn about story structure—beginning, middle, and end—and lets them express their ideas in fun, visual ways.

When you have a child who is bilingual, digital storytelling can be helpful. It allows children to tell stories in their home languages and then translate them, showing them the value of their backgrounds while engaging with English. Digital storytelling can promote teamwork and communication. Kids learn to share ideas, take on different roles, and work together on the story.

Overall, digital storytelling can greatly enhance the curriculum and give preschoolers important skills for the future!

Maureen, I. Y., van der Meij, H., & de Jong, T. (2022). Evaluating storytelling activities for early literacy development. International Journal of Early Years Education, 30(4), 679–696. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/09669760.2021.1933917

This study looked at how a set of storytelling activities helped improve early literacy skills in children aged four to five. There were three groups: a control group doing regular literacy activities, one group doing oral storytelling, and another using digital storytelling. After six weeks, 59 children were tested before and after the activities. The results showed that all groups improved, but the storytelling groups did better on the non-standardized test compared to the control group.

 

Shengjergji, S. (2024). « Yeah, I am making new stuff! »: responsivity to and negotiations of agency during digital storytelling in preschool. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 32(5), 834–851. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/1350293X.2023.2301595

This study looked at how preschool children (aged 4-5) express their choices and ideas during digital storytelling with their teachers, using the Book Creator app. The children showed their creativity by changing story plots, working with peers to decide what their drawings meant, and exploring how to use the app. Teachers and the digital tools helped guide this process. The study suggests that teachers should support and encourage children's decision-making during activities like this.

 

 Theodosiadou, S. (2019). Digital Storytelling as a Means of Teaching Media to Preschoolers. Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics, 42(3), 114+. https://link-gale-com.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/A643530455/LitRC?u=esc&sid=summon&xid=0477a4ac

Storytelling has many educational benefits, such as encouraging reflection, teamwork, and student empowerment. Digital storytelling (DS), which began in the 1980s, is now used at all education levels, including preschool, to teach values and media literacy. Research shows that DS helps preschoolers develop storytelling skills, work well in groups, take responsibility, and think about their own learning while motivating both students and teachers. This study aims to explore how digital storytelling can improve preschoolers' media learning experiences and how it can be combined with media education to teach media ethics.

 

 Tzima, S., Styliaras, G., Bassounas, A., & Tzima, M. (2020). Harnessing the Potential of Storytelling and Mobile Technology in Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Case Study in Early Childhood Education in Sustainability. Sustainability, 12(22), 9416. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12229416

This study shows how digital storytelling can help preschool children learn about sustainability and local culture. A digital story based on a local myth about watermills was used to engage kids and encourage them to create their own stories. The results showed that this method motivated preschoolers and helped them learn about their cultural heritage. The findings suggest that digital storytelling can be effectively used in preschool classrooms with low-cost devices and simple techniques.

 

Yilmaz, M. M., & Siğirtmaç, A. (2020). A material for education process and the Teacher: the use of digital storytelling in preschool science education. Research in Science & Technological Education, 41(1), 61–88. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/02635143.2020.1841148

This study aimed to explore what pre-service teachers think and experience when using digital stories in preschool science activities. Although digital stories have been shown to improve science teaching in higher education, there hasn't been research on their use in preschool settings. The study looked at how teachers choose science topics, prepare, and use digital stories in the classroom. Its goal was to see how these stories can help young children learn science.

Resources

Maureen, I. Y., van der Meij, H., & de Jong, T. (2022). Evaluating storytelling activities for early literacy development. International Journal of Early Years Education, 30(4), 679–696. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/09669760.2021.1933917

 

Shengjergji, S. (2024). « Yeah, I am making new stuff! »: responsivity to and negotiations of agency during digital storytelling in preschool. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 32(5), 834–851. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/1350293X.2023.2301595

 

Theodosiadou, S. (2019). Digital Storytelling as a Means of Teaching Media to Preschoolers. Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics, 42(3), 114+. https://link-gale-com.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/A643530455/LitRC?u=esc&sid=summon&xid=0477a4ac

 

Tzima, S., Styliaras, G., Bassounas, A., & Tzima, M. (2020). Harnessing the Potential of Storytelling and Mobile Technology in Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Case Study in Early Childhood Education in Sustainability. Sustainability, 12(22), 9416. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12229416

 

Yilmaz, M. M., & Siğirtmaç, A. (2020). A material for education process and the Teacher: the use of digital storytelling in preschool science education. Research in Science & Technological Education, 41(1), 61–88. https://doi-org.sunyempire.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/02635143.2020.1841148

 


Comments

  1. Emily Conway-EdwardsOctober 23, 2024 at 8:48 AM

    Hi Kelly,
    This is sounds like a great research topic! So much of what humans learn, especially when they are young, revolves around storytelling, and my young children love hearing and creating their own stories. Your research would be a great way of incorporating all forms of literacy, including technology. I also appreciate that this topic allows students to work on their "soft skills" like collaboration and reflecting on their work. I would imagine that in addition to being useful with ELLs, this type of project would be beneficial for many students who have difficulty expressing themselves in a traditional verbal manner. I can see where this could be such an interesting entry into their worlds. I am interested to learn more about what types of technology you have available or would like to have in order to complete a project like this. Would you focus on fiction or nonfiction stories first? Do you envision students doing voiceovers with pictures or making videos? Would they be asked to write their own stories or would they use established stories like fairy tales to begin? I can't wait to learn more about your research!

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  2. GayatriOctober 25, 2024 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Kelly,
    Digital Storytelling is an interesting topic. I like your research topic as it is something that could be implemented in work setting too. I am a preschool teacher working with 3-5 years of kids. I agree that digital storytelling has lots of benefits for preschool age children. They develop their vocabulary and confidence. They find this project exciting as they take on roles. Families can see their kid's progress in a creative way. I like your idea of bilingual learners sharing their part in their own language. Do you plan to do this on an ongoing basis as a project or during end of the year event like moving up ceremony? I see it could fit my preschoolers for the end year event. Thanks for sharing a great concept. Best wishes to you!

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  3. Emily ThomasOctober 26, 2024 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Kelly! I think the topic for your research is super neat! When most people think of storytelling they may think of pen and paper and writing a book like a 'traditional' author, which of course preschoolers could not do. But with the addition of new literacies in the classroom it opens many more doors of opportunity, such as your digital storytelling. Your third article, 'Digital Storytelling as a Means of Teaching Media to Preschoolers' was the most fascinating to me! Your telling me that digital storytelling started in the 1980s? That's crazy! I also enjoyed reading about the other benefits preschoolers receive from DS aside from story telling, it makes the technique even more compelling. Is this something that you already have in your classroom? Or something you plan to implement after this project? Overall I can wait to see where your research takes you!

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